Restaurant Faces Repeated Health Failures

A North Syracuse restaurant has once more failed to meet health standards after a recent inspection by the Onondaga County Health Department. The findings echo earlier violations, suggesting a troubling pattern in food safety practices.

Key Violations

Issue	Detail
Cross‑contamination	Tortilla shells stored next to raw eggs in a walk‑in cooler.
Medication in food area	Medication products found in a server station’s storage.
Temperature control	• Cooked cheese sauce and black beans cooling at unsafe temperatures. • Chicken, refried beans, and rice held hot longer than allowed.
Improper storage	Avocados on the floor, unlabeled squeeze bottles, no lids on dry bean bins.
Sanitation equipment	Unclean can opener, cracked freezer gasket, dirty microwave interiors.
Personal items	Items found in dry‑goods areas, violating cleanliness protocols.

Corrective Actions Taken

Tortilla shells moved to a safer shelf.
Medication products relocated from the server station.
Food items were transferred to cooler or reheated as needed.

Despite these adjustments, the delays and repeated infractions point to inadequate training or oversight.

Context

Other local establishments passed their inspections without issues, highlighting that this restaurant’s recurring problems are not isolated. The pattern underscores the need for consistent hygiene practices and proper staff training to safeguard public health.